Duke University Nixes Durham-Orange Light Rail

摘要

Duke University won't allow a portion of a proposed 17.7-mile light-rail line to pass through its campus. The decision effectively kills the project. "This is a major setback for the Durham and Orange county communities and the entire Triangle region" said officials from GoTriangle, the agency tasked with building the $3.3 billion line that would link UNC-Chapel Hill, Duke, downtown Durham and N.C.Central University. Duke's decision means the project will miss a federal deadline, almost certainly sinking the deal.